well-off
/'wel' :f/
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Definition
- Adjective:
- In fortunate circumstances financially; moderately rich: Having enough money to live comfortably, without financial worries, though not necessarily extremely wealthy.
- Fortunately situated; in a good position: Being in a favorable or advantageous situation in life, beyond just financial aspects.
Usage Examples
- Adjective:
- After years of hard work, they are now quite well-off and can afford a nice vacation every year.
- He doesn't realize how well-off he is to have such a supportive family and good health.
- The well-off families in the neighborhood donated generously to the new community center.
Advanced Usage
- "to be well-off for something": (British English) to have a good supply of something.
- The region is well-off for natural resources like timber and water.
Variants and Related Words
- Well-to-do (adj): Similar in meaning to 'well-off,' suggesting prosperity and financial comfort.
- The gala was attended by many well-to-do businesspeople.
Synonyms
- Prosperous: Successful in material terms; flourishing financially.
- Affluent: Having a great deal of money; wealthy.
- Comfortable: Having enough money to live on without financial strain.
Antonyms
- Poor: Lacking sufficient money to live at a standard considered comfortable or normal.
- Needy: Being in need of basic necessities like food and money.
- Impoverished: Reduced to poverty.
Related Idioms
- "Better off": In a more advantageous or improved position, especially financially.
- They are better off now that they have paid off their mortgage.
- "Well-heeled": (Informal) Wealthy; having plenty of money.
- The restaurant caters to a well-heeled clientele.
Adjective
- fortunately situated
- doesn't know when he's well-off
- in fortunate circumstances financially; moderately rich
- they were comfortable or even wealthy by some standards
- easy living
- a prosperous family
- his family is well-situated financially
- well-to-do members of the community